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1. We Are the World (1985 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary, Music
In 1984, British and Irish pop stars united for the cause of Ethiopian famine relief as Band Aid. The following year, the Americans did the same as USA for Africa. This is how it happened.
Director: Tom Trbovich | Stars: Jane Fonda, USA for Africa, Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 847
2. The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary showcase, what life was like for the music artists living during the Los Angeles Heavy Metal scene in the mid and late 1980s.
Director: Penelope Spheeris | Stars: Joe Perry, Steven Tyler, Gene Simmons, Alice Cooper
Votes: 4,313 | Gross: $0.37M
3. Imagine: John Lennon (1988)
R | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A biography of the rock music star.
Director: Andrew Solt | Stars: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney, George Harrison
Votes: 5,180 | Gross: $3.75M
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Funky Monks (1991 Video)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Shows the classic lineup of the Red Hot Chili Peppers recording their 1991 breakthrough album "Blood Sugar Sex Magik."
Director: Gavin Bowden | Stars: John Frusciante, Adam Horovitz, Anthony Kiedis, Nial LaPrell
Votes: 817
5. Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991)
R | 120 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary following singer Madonna on her controversial Blond Ambition tour in 1990.
Director: Alek Keshishian | Stars: Madonna, Donna DeLory, Niki Haris, Luis Camacho
Votes: 10,033 | Gross: $15.01M
6. Dream Deceivers (1992)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Music
Two young men shoot themselves in a churchyard. Ray Belknap dies; James Vance - severely disfigured - survives. Their parents take heavy-metal icons Judas Priest to court, claiming the band... See full summary »
Director: David Van Taylor | Stars: K.K. Downing, Suellen Fulstone, Erich Granzen, Rob Halford
Votes: 350
7. The Search for Robert Johnson (1992 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A UK television documentary film about the legendary Delta blues musician Robert Johnson.
Director: Chris Hunt | Stars: Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, John Hammond, Gayle Dean Wardlow
Votes: 159
8. Rock 'n' Roll Junkie (1994)
90 min | Documentary, Biography
A candid documentary on the dutch personification of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, Herman Brood.
Directors: Jan Eilander, Eugene Van Den Bosch, Ton Van Der Lee, Frenk Van Der Sterre | Stars: Herman Brood, Nina Hagen
Votes: 75
9. Hype! (1996)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, History, Music
Documentary covering the growth and subsequent overexposure of the Seattle "grunge" music scene in the early 90s
Director: Doug Pray | Stars: 7 Year Bitch, Valerie M. Agnew, Carrie Akre, Jeff Ament
Votes: 2,930 | Gross: $0.27M
10. Keppel Road: The Life and Music of the Bee Gees (1997 Video)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Originally produced for the South Bank Show in the UK and Bravo in the U.S. this definitive film profiles the Brothers Gibb with detailed insight into the Bee Gees careers with interviews ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Cash | Stars: Andy Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb
Votes: 79
11. The War Symphonies: Shostakovich Against Stalin (1997)
77 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary on how composer Dmitri Shostakovich used his Fourth to Ninth Symphony as a silent protest against the crimes of Stalin.
Director: Larry Weinstein | Stars: Valery Gergiev, Netherlands Radio Philharmonic, Flora Litvinova, Graham Haley
Votes: 133
12. André Hazes: Zij Gelooft in Mij (1999)
86 min | Documentary, Drama
Portrait of the popular Dutch singer Andre Hazes.
Director: John Appel | Stars: André Hazes, Jos Brink, André Hazes, Rachel Hazes
Votes: 1,121
13. Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
G | 105 min | Documentary, Music
Aging Cuban musicians whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro's takeover of Cuba, are brought out of retirement by Ry Cooder, who travelled to Havana in order to bring the musicians together, resulting in triumphant performances of extraordinary music, and resurrecting the musicians' careers.
Director: Wim Wenders | Stars: Compay Segundo, Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González, Octavio Calderon
Votes: 20,530 | Gross: $7.00M
14. A Stranger Among Us: Searching for Nick Drake (1999 TV Movie)
40 min | Documentary
Documentary about singer songwriter Nick Drake. The film traces his life story through his friends and colleagues vague memories of him, but all they have is an impression of someone they never really new.
Director: Tim Clements
Votes: 52
15. Blood Brothers: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (1995 Video)
G | 90 min | Documentary, Music
The Grammy-nominated documentary Blood Brothers finds Bruce Springsteen reuniting The E Street Band for the first time in six years for his Greatest Hits album. Here, fans will see Springsteen and his band with rare, intimate detail.
Director: Ernie Fritz | Stars: Bruce Springsteen, Roy Bittan, Barbara Carr, Bob Clearmountain
Votes: 235
16. Down from the Mountain (2000)
G | 98 min | Documentary, Music
This is a documentary about the musical artists who performed the songs in the Coen Brothers' film O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Directors: Nick Doob, Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker | Stars: Ralph Stanley, Emmylou Harris, Evelyn Cox, Sidney Cox
Votes: 709 | Gross: $0.30M
17. The Hit Factory: The Pete Waterman Story (2001 TV Movie)
55 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about the success of Stock, Aitken and Waterman, the song-writing and record-producing trio who scored more than a hundred top 40 hits in the '80s and '90s, including a string of number 1's.
Director: Simon Broadley | Stars: Rick Astley, Emma B, Pete Burns, Simon Cowell
Votes: 21
18.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Lou Reed: Transformer
(2001)
Not Rated | 49 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary about the making of Lou Reed's legendary album, "Transformer," the album that took Lou Reed from cult hero of the Velvet Underground to international superstar status as a solo artist.
Director: Bob Smeaton
Votes: 245
19. Scratch (2001)
R | 92 min | Documentary, Music
The story of the hip-hop DJ from the birth of hip-hop to the invention of scratching and "beat-juggling" vinyl, to the more recent "turntablism" movement. Underdogs and virtuosos who have radically changed the way we hear and create music.
Director: Doug Pray | Stars: The Allies, A-Trak, Craze, DJ Infamous
Votes: 2,905
20. A Skin Too Few: The Days of Nick Drake (2002)
48 min | Documentary, Biography
A study, mostly chronological, of the life of Nick Drake (1948-1974). Gabrielle, his older sister, tells us of her brother's birth in Burma, childhood in Warwickshire, life at Cambridge and... See full summary »
Director: Jeroen Berkvens | Stars: Nick Drake, Paul Weller, Gabrielle Drake, Rodney Drake
Votes: 751
21. Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus (2003)
82 min | Documentary
Searching for The Wrong-Eyed Jesus is a captivating and compelling road trip through the creative spirit of the the Southern U.S. Director Andrew Douglas's film follows "Alt Country" singer... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Douglas | Stars: Harry Crews, Johnny Dowd, David Eugene Edwards, The Handsome Family
Votes: 1,180 | Gross: $0.08M
22. Tupac: Resurrection (2003)
R | 112 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop M.Cs. of all time.
Director: Lauren Lazin | Stars: Tupac Shakur, Rappin' 4-Tay, Conrad Bain, Bill Bellamy
Votes: 9,811 | Gross: $7.72M
23. Amazing Grace: Jeff Buckley (2004)
60 min | Documentary
In Europe, they speak of him in holy whispers. In America, he's a mysterious footnote. Poised for huge commercial success, Jeff Buckley's untimely death kept him on the periphery of popular... See full summary »
Directors: Nyla Bialek Adams, Laurie Trombley | Star: Jeff Buckley
Votes: 174
24. Mans genoeg (2004 Video)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Documentary about a music project in which Frederique Spigt writes and records duets together with various other Dutch singers. Each day another singer visits the villa in wich the songs ... See full summary »
Director: Sonia Herman Dolz | Stars: Frederique Spigt, Barry Hay, Huub van der Lubbe, Bennie Jolink
Votes: 16
25. Metallica: Some Kind of Monster (2004)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Music
The iconic metal band struggles for two years to create their album St. Anger, dealing with alcoholism, the loss of their bass player, and the challenge of working with a psychotherapist.
Directors: Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky | Stars: James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, Robert Trujillo
Votes: 20,345 | Gross: $1.22M
26. Waar gaan die mannen heen? (2004 Video)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Everything you always wanted to know about Dutch band Concordia
Director: Henk Haselager | Stars: Bart de Ruiter, Christan Muiser, Jan Robijns, Huub van der Lubbe
27. George Michael: A Different Story (2004)
93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
George Michael documentary film
Director: Southan Morris | Stars: George Michael, Sting, Mariah Carey, Elton John
Votes: 455
28. Wings for Wheels: The Making of 'Born to Run' (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run chronicles the definitive story of Bruce Springsteens breakthrough album from songwriting to production and beyond. Includes archival film shot between 1973 and 1975 but never shown publicly.
Director: Thom Zimny | Star: Bruce Springsteen
Votes: 299
29. Glastonbury (2006)
R | 138 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the 30th anniversary of Britain's best-known music festival.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: David Bowie, Björk, James Brown, Billy Bragg
Votes: 949 | Gross: $0.01M
30. Herman Brood Uncut (2006 Video)
85 min | Documentary, Music
This documentary was made with the huge amount of material that was left over after the montage of 'Rock 'n Roll Junkie (1994)'. It is uncut and unpolished: Herman Brood at his most honest,... See full summary »
Directors: Ton Van Der Lee, Jan Eilander, Eugene Van Den Bosch, Frenk Van Der Sterre | Star: Herman Brood
Votes: 11
31. Jimmy Rosenberg: The Father, the Son & the Talent (2006)
78 min | Documentary, Music
A child guitarist is at the brink of a great musical career. At 17, however, drug addiction, mental problems and the imprisonment of his father all lead to his fast decline. Will Jimmy manage to get back on track?
Director: Jeroen Berkvens | Star: Jimmy Rosenberg
Votes: 109
32. Pet Shop Boys: A Life in Pop (2006 TV Movie)
142 min | Documentary, Music
After twenty years in the pop business, this is a celebration of the lives, work, and achievements of the Pet Shop Boys. Following Neil's education and upbringing in Newcastle, and Chris's ... See full summary »
Director: George Scott | Stars: Neil Tennant, Chris Lowe, Robbie Williams, Richard Blade
Votes: 117
33.
Classic Albums (1997– )
Episode:
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
(2006)
49 min | Documentary, Music
A detailed look at the production of the biggest album in the history of progressive rock and one of the best-selling albums of all time.
Director: Matthew Longfellow | Stars: Roger Waters, Storm Thorgerson, Nigel Williamson, David Fricke
Votes: 1,904
34. Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007)
Not Rated | 124 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
As the front man of the Clash from 1977, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Joe Strummer, Steve Jones, Mick Jones, The 101ers
Votes: 4,183 | Gross: $0.25M
35. Joy Division (2007)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Music
A chronological account of the influential late 1970s English rock band.
Director: Grant Gee | Stars: Richard Boon, Anton Corbijn, Kevin Cummins, Bob Dickinson
Votes: 3,867
36. It Might Get Loud (2008)
PG | 98 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the electric guitar from the point of view of three significant rock musicians: The Edge, Jimmy Page, and Jack White.
Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Jimmy Page, The Edge, Jack White, Dallas Schoo
Votes: 13,549 | Gross: $1.61M
37. Shine a Light (2008)
PG-13 | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A career-spanning documentary on The Rolling Stones, with concert footage from their "A Bigger Bang" tour.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood
Votes: 12,297 | Gross: $5.36M
38. The Wrecking Crew! (2008)
PG | 101 min | Documentary, History, Music
A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew", a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys and Bing Crosby.
Director: Denny Tedesco | Stars: Brian Wilson, Dick Clark, Cher, Herb Alpert
Votes: 3,676 | Gross: $0.80M
39. All Tomorrow's Parties (2009)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Music
A kaleidoscopic journey into the parallel musical universe of cult music festival All Tomorrow's Parties.
Director: Jonathan Caouette | Stars: Battles, Belle & Sebastian, Grinderman, Dirty Three
Votes: 662
40. When You're Strange (2009)
R | 86 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the late '60s and early '70s rock band The Doors, including rare exclusive footage.
Director: Tom DiCillo | Stars: Johnny Depp, John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek
Votes: 10,274 | Gross: $0.24M
41. Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould (2009)
Not Rated | 106 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the mysterious and influential pianist.
Directors: Michèle Hozer, Peter Raymont | Stars: Cornelia Foss, Glenn Gould
Votes: 458 | Gross: $0.17M
42. This Is It (2009)
PG | 111 min | Documentary, Music
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals, and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
Director: Kenny Ortega | Stars: Michael Jackson, Alex Al, Alexandra Apjarova, Nick Bass
Votes: 41,906 | Gross: $72.09M
43. Lemmy (2010)
116 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the life and career of revered heavy-metal musician Lemmy Kilmister.
Directors: Greg Olliver, Wes Orshoski | Stars: Lemmy, Phil Campbell, Mikkey Dee, Dave Navarro
Votes: 8,599
44. The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town (2010)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary, Music
Takes us into the studio with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for the recording of their fourth album.
Director: Thom Zimny | Stars: Mike Appel, Roy Bittan, Clarence Clemons, Obie Dziedzic
Votes: 560
45. Bowie, Iggy & Lou 1971-1973: The Sacred Triangle (2010 Video)
105 min | Documentary
By 1971 David Bowie was branded a one-hit-wonder, Lou Reed was considered washed up following a disastrous debut and Iggy Pop was seen as merely a drug crazed ex-Stooge. But a meeting of ... See full summary »
Director: Alec Lindsell | Stars: Thomas Arnold, Victor Bockris, David Bowie, Jayne County
Votes: 72
46. Stones in Exile (2010)
Not Rated | 61 min | Documentary, Music
A look at the creation and impact of the 1972 Rolling Stones album "Exile on Main St."
Director: Stephen Kijak | Stars: Don Was, Will.i.am, Jack White, Sheryl Crow
Votes: 1,031
47. Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story (2011)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary
Gatling Pictures' "Cure for Pain: The Mark Sandman Story" examines the life and work of Mark Sandman, deceased frontman of Boston "low rock" band Morphine. From his Newton, Mass., roots to ... See full summary »
Directors: Rob Gordon Bralver, David Ferino | Stars: Chris Ballew, Dicky Barrett, Les Claypool, Dana Colley
Votes: 454
48. Foo Fighters: Back and Forth (2011)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary, Music
Rising from the ashes of Nirvana, the Foo Fighters became a Grammy-winning sensation on their own. Sixteen years of the band's history comes to life in this documentary, from their demo ... See full summary »
Director: James Moll | Stars: Shawn Cloninger, William Goldsmith, Jessy Greene, Dave Grohl
Votes: 6,518
49. God Bless Ozzy Osbourne (2011)
Not Rated | 94 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Ozzy Osbourne's four decade track record as a culturally relevant artist is unprecedented, but his personal struggles have been shrouded in secrecy, until now. Featuring never before seen ... See full summary »
Directors: Mike Fleiss, Mike Piscitelli | Stars: Blasko, Brandon Boyd, Mike Brodin, Geezer Butler
Votes: 2,018
50. Hou me vast - De Dijk (2011)
83 min | Documentary
De Dijk has toured the Netherlands for almost 30 years. From Nijeveen to Bergen op Zoom, from Weert to Broek op Langedijk. In almost unchanged composition, this band has been able to bind ... See full summary »
Director: Suzanne Raes | Stars: Nico Arzbach, Antonie Broek, Roland Brunt, Solomon Burke
Votes: 33
51. Pearl Jam Twenty (2011)
Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary, History, Music
A documentary on the band Pearl Jam that marks their 20th anniversary in the year 2011.
Director: Cameron Crowe | Stars: Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Jeff Ament, Cameron Crowe
Votes: 8,185 | Gross: $0.45M
52. Queen: Days of Our Lives (2011 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary, Music
The life and times of the rock band Queen - told in two parts covering in part one the 1970's and in part two the 1980's and beyond.
Director: Matt O'Casey | Stars: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, Chris Smith
Votes: 2,016
53. Queen: Mercury Rising (2011 Video)
Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary, Music
This is the story of one of the worlds greatest rock bands of all time, known for their constant record breaking, sell out tours, chart-topping records and eternal worldwide success. 20 ... See full summary »
Director: Miriam Lyons | Stars: Mike Cooper, Mick Rock, Paul Gambaccini, Rosie Horide
Votes: 293
54. The Swell Season (2011)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Music, Romance
The world fell in love with Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová when their songwriting collaboration in the film Once (2007) culminated in a jubilant Oscar win. But behind the scenes, where ... See full summary »
Directors: Nick August-Perna, Chris Dapkins, Carlo Mirabella-Davis | Stars: Catherine Hansard, Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová
Votes: 842
55. Beware of Mr. Baker (2012)
Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Ginger Baker looks back on his musical career with Cream and Blind Faith; his introduction to Fela Kuti; his self-destructive patterns and losses of fortune; and his current life inside a fortified South African compound.
Director: Jay Bulger | Stars: Ginger Baker, Femi Kuti, Eric Clapton, Stewart Copeland
Votes: 3,616 | Gross: $0.11M
56. Big Easy Express (2012)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, Musical
Folk rock and bluegrass musicians Mumford & Sons, Old Crow Medicine Show and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes travel together by train from San Francisco to New Orleans in the spring of 2011.
Director: Emmett Malloy | Stars: Ted Dwane, Ben Lovett, 'Country' Winston Marshall, Marcus Mumford
Votes: 1,019
57. Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police (2012)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Based on the acclaimed memoir One Train Later by rock guitarist Andy Summers, Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police follows Summers' journey from his early days in the psychedelic '... See full summary »
Directors: Andy Grieve, Lauren Lazin | Stars: Sting, Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland, The Police
Votes: 864 | Gross: $0.02M
58. Charles Bradley: Soul of America (2012)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
The incredible rise of 62-year-old aspiring soul singer Charles Bradley, whose debut album rocketed him from a hard life in the Brooklyn Housing Projects to Rolling Stone Magazine's top 50 albums of 2011.
Director: Poull Brien | Stars: Charles Bradley, Alex Everett, Sharon Jones, Jonny Santos
Votes: 645
59. Crossfire Hurricane (2012)
Not Rated | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Legendary British rock band The Rolling Stones mark their 50th year together.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Ronnie Wood
Votes: 2,741
60.
Imagine (2003– )
Episode:
The Great Pretender
(2012)
Not Rated | 107 min | Biography, History
Documentary looking at the relationships and solo career of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: Brian May, Roger Taylor, Paul Gambaccini, Freddie Mercury
Votes: 1,193
61. Marley (2012)
PG-13 | 144 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, Rita Marley, Jimmy Cliff
Votes: 14,490 | Gross: $1.41M
62. Searching for Sugar Man (2012)
PG-13 | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Two South Africans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, the mysterious 1970s rock n roller, Rodriguez.
Director: Malik Bendjelloul | Stars: Rodriguez, Stephen 'Sugar' Segerman, Dennis Coffey, Mike Theodore
Votes: 72,897 | Gross: $3.97M
63. Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of Inside Llewyn Davis (2013 TV Movie)
Unrated | 101 min | Documentary, Music, Musical
A concert inspired by the Coen Brothers' film, 'Inside Llewyn Davis,' which is set in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk music scene, featuring live performances of the film's music, as well ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Wilcha | Stars: The Avett Brothers, Scott Avett, Seth Avett, Joan Baez
Votes: 611
64. Brothers Hypnotic (2013)
84 min | Documentary
For the eight young men in the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, "brotherhood" is literal: they're all sons of anti-establishment jazz legend, Phil Cohran. Cohran and their mothers raised them ... See full summary »
Director: Reuben Atlas
Votes: 70
65. David Bowie: Five Years (2013)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary
A documentary covering five of the most important years of the influential rock star David Bowie's career.
Director: Francis Whately | Stars: David Bowie, Rick Wakeman, John Harris, Ken Scott
Votes: 1,787
66. Come Worry with Us! (2013)
81 min | Documentary, Family, Music
-Violinist Jessica Moss and singer/guitarist Efrim Menuck are struggling to balance parenthood with making music in their internationally acclaimed Montreal-based band (in Canada) Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra.
Director: Helene Klodawsky | Stars: Thierry Amar, Efrim Menuck, Jessica Moss, David Payant
Votes: 131
67. Doe Maar Dit is Alles (2013)
93 min | Documentary
Documentary about the creation, rise and end of the Dutch ska-music band Doe Maar. After 28 years the members of Doe Maar finally gave permission to create a documentary about the infamous history of the immensely popular 1980s band.
Directors: Patrick Lodiers, Martijn Nijboer | Stars: Jan Hendriks, Ernst Jansz, Henny Vrienten
Votes: 84
68. The Frames in the Deep Shade (2013)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
Conor Masterson's film In the Deep Shade is not a 'definitive' career-spanning documentary of The Frames. It is, simply put, a stark portrait of an extraordinary band, filmed during their 20th anniversary tour.
Director: Conor Masterson | Stars: Rob Bochnik, Joseph Doyle, Glen Hansard, Graham Hopkins
Votes: 36
69. Muscle Shoals (2013)
PG | 111 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as "I'll Take You There", "Brown Sugar", and "When a Man Loves a Woman".
Director: Greg 'Freddy' Camalier | Stars: Rick Hall, Aretha Franklin, Keith Richards, Candi Staton
Votes: 4,291 | Gross: $0.70M
70. Sound City (2013)
Not Rated | 107 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the fabled recording studio that was located in Van Nuys, California.
Director: Dave Grohl | Stars: Trent Reznor, Tom Petty, Mick Fleetwood, Vinny Appice
Votes: 13,441 | Gross: $0.42M
71. Springsteen and I (2013)
Unrated | 124 min | Documentary
For 40 years Bruce Springsteen has influenced fans from all over. His songs defined more than a generation. This film gives the fans just as much time as The Boss himself, with never shown footage and live performances from his last tour.
Director: Baillie Walsh | Stars: Bruce Springsteen, Matt Sullivan, Lisa Purcell, Mitchell A.S. Hallock
Votes: 1,683
72. 20,000 Days on Earth (2014)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, Drama, Music
Writer and musician Nick Cave marks his 20,000th day on the planet Earth.
Directors: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard | Stars: Nick Cave, Susie Bick, Warren Ellis, Darian Leader
Votes: 11,969 | Gross: $0.28M
73. Bruce Springsteen: Hunter of Invisible Game (2014 Music Video)
10 min | Music
The Protector and Guide, Bruce is 'looking for humanity; for the spirit' as he put it in post-Apocalyptic world.
Directors: Bruce Springsteen, Thom Zimny | Stars: Bruce Springsteen, Danielle Panek, Ludo Roveda, Isabel Danyluk
Votes: 68
74. Morphine: Journey of Dreams (2014)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Drama, History
The in-depth tale of the “low-rock” nineties Boston band who blazed like a comet across the global music scene….
Director: Mark Shuman | Stars: Steve Berlin, Dana Colley, Billy Conway, Jerome Deupree
Votes: 129
75. Super Duper Alice Cooper (2014)
Unrated | 98 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Super Duper Alice Cooper is the twisted tale of a teenage Dr Jekyll whose rock n roll Mr Hyde almost kills him. It is the story of Vincent Furnier, preacher's son, who struck fear into the ... See full summary »
Directors: Sam Dunn, Reg Harkema, Scot McFadyen | Stars: Doris Buchrucker, Alice Cooper, Sheryl Cooper, Jack Curtis
Votes: 1,288
76. American Epic (2015– )
TV-14 | 310 min | Documentary, History, Music
At the height of the Roaring Twenties, music scouts set out across America to capture the breadth of American music and discovered the artists that would shape our world.
Stars: Taj Mahal, Robert Redford, Jack White, Nas
Votes: 226
77. Amy (III) (2015)
R | 128 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.
Director: Asif Kapadia | Stars: Amy Winehouse, Mitch Winehouse, Mark Ronson, Russell Brand
Votes: 55,050 | Gross: $8.41M
78. B-Movie: Lust & Sound in West-Berlin 1979-1989 (2015)
92 min | Documentary, Music
Music, art and chaos in the wild West-Berlin of the 1980s. The walled-in city became the creative melting pot for sub- and pop-culture. Before the iron curtain fell, everything and anything... See full summary »
Directors: Jörg A. Hoppe, Heiko Lange, Klaus Maeck | Stars: Andi, Bela B., Blixa Bargeld, Ben Becker
Votes: 2,197
79. Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)
TV-MA | 132 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
An authorized documentary on the late musician Kurt Cobain, from his early days in Aberdeen, Washington to his success and downfall with the grunge band Nirvana.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Kurt Cobain, Wendy O'Connor, Don Cobain, Jenny Cobain
Votes: 32,130
80. Hello I Am David! (2015)
TV-G | 105 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
HELLO I AM DAVID! is a journey into the world of the outstanding pianist David Helfgott whose life inspired the OSCAR-winning film 'Shine'
Director: Cosima Lange | Stars: David Helfgott, Gillian Helfgott, Matthias Foremny, Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra
Votes: 274
81. Johnny Cash: American Rebel (2015)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Documentary that explains about the life of one of Country Music's most famous musicians, Johnny Cash.
Directors: Derik Murray, Jordan Tappis | Stars: Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, June Carter Cash
Votes: 389
82. Keith Richards: Under the Influence (2015)
TV-PG | 81 min | Documentary, Music
A portrait of Keith Richards that takes us on a journey to discover the genesis of his sound as a songwriter, guitarist and performer.
Director: Morgan Neville | Stars: Keith Richards, Anthony DeCurtis, Steve Jordan, Tom Waits
Votes: 3,666
83. Lo Sound Desert (2015)
94 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The origin of desert rock music - is a feature length documentary about the Californian desert rock and punk rock scene, from which bands like Kyuss and Queens Of The Stone Age arose to kick off its worldwide fame.
Director: Joerg Steineck | Stars: Josh Homme, Brant Bjork, Mario Lalli, Alfredo Hernandez
Votes: 245
84. Out of the Many, the One (2015)
84 min | Documentary, History, Music
Chanting Hopi priests, the lazy swells of a Hawaiian slide guitar, accordions ringing across the Cajun bayous, and ferocious Latina folk singers - a surge of American innovation propels a nationwide movement into a global phenomenon.
Director: Bernard MacMahon | Stars: Robert Redford, Timothy Ferris, Mary Francis Hurt, Leigh Kuwanwisiwma
Votes: 19
85. What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the "High Priestess of Soul."
Director: Liz Garbus | Stars: Nina Simone, Lisa Simone Kelly, Roger Nupie, Al Schackman
Votes: 14,826
86. Bruce Springsteen: In His Own Words (2016 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 71 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Bruce Springsteen, widely hailed as one of the all-time greats, looks back and muses upon his life as a successful musician. His reflection is coupled with snippets of live performance, all... See full summary »
Director: Nigel Cole | Star: Bruce Springsteen
Votes: 313
87. Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary (2016)
Not Rated | 99 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An exploration of the global power and impact of the music of John Coltrane where the passions, experiences and forces that shaped his life and revolutionary sounds are revealed.
Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Denzel Washington, Reggie Workman, Ravi Coltrane, Ashley Kahn
Votes: 2,497 | Gross: $0.41M
88. Gimme Danger (2016)
R | 108 min | Documentary, Music
An in-depth look at legendary punk band The Stooges.
Director: Jim Jarmusch | Stars: Iggy Pop, Jim Jarmusch, Bob Waller, The Stooges
Votes: 6,507 | Gross: $0.44M
89. Hired Gun (2016)
Not Rated | 98 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary film about session and touring musicians that are hired by well established and famous bands and artists like Metallica, KISS, and Billy Joel. These hired guns may not be household names, but are still masters of their craft.
Director: Fran Strine | Stars: John 5, Kenny Aronoff, Corey Britz, Kara Britz
Votes: 2,210
90. Keith Richards: The Origin of the Species (2016 TV Movie)
80 min | Documentary
Excellent and beautifully edited first-person account of Keith's early life, family, and influences, interspersed with family photographs and illustrative and relevant film footage of the ... See full summary »
Director: Julien Temple | Star: Keith Richards
Votes: 56
91. One More Time with Feeling (2016)
PG | 113 min | Documentary, Music
Explores the creative process of Nick Cave and his band as the singer struggles with an unspoken personal tragedy.
Director: Andrew Dominik | Stars: Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Jim Sclavunos, Susie Bick
Votes: 5,527
92. Oasis: Supersonic (2016)
R | 122 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Oasis's breakthrough years documented into a detailed depiction of the infamous brothers from Manchester forming the band in the early 90's leading up to the legendary performance at Knebworth.
Director: Mat Whitecross | Stars: Paul Arthurs, Christine Biller, Mark Coyle, Debbie Turner
Votes: 12,388 | Gross: $0.24M
93. Unknown Brood (2016)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Unknown Brood tells the story of dutch rock 'n' roll star Herman Brood.
Director: Dennis Alink | Stars: Frank Black, Bono, Beppie Brood, Herman Brood
Votes: 109
94.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
American Epic - Part 4: The Sessions
(2017)
117 min | Documentary
On the 90th anniversary of its construction, a team of dedicated filmmakers rebuilds America's original electric recording device - and captures "lightning-in-a-bottle" single-take performances from some of today's top musicians.
Director: Bernard MacMahon | Stars: Jack White, Nas, Elton John, Alabama Shakes
Votes: 44
95. American Valhalla (2017)
81 min | Documentary, Music
Directed by Andreas Neumann and Joshua Homme, American Valhalla tells the story of an unlikely musical collaboration between two mavericks of American rock: Joshua Homme, frontman of Queens... See full summary »
Directors: Josh Homme, Andreas Neumann | Stars: Josh Homme, Iggy Pop, Dean Fertita, Matt Helders
Votes: 364
96. The Big Bang (2017)
110 min | Documentary, Biography, History
At the height of the Roaring Twenties, music scouts and their new technology scoured the rural corners of America in search of the music of everyday folk. This is the never-before-told story of the first time America heard itself.
Director: Bernard MacMahon | Stars: Robert Redford, Jack White, Nas, Honeyboy Edwards
Votes: 32
97. The Defiant Ones (2017)
TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
"The Defiant Ones" examines the partnership between Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre - one the son of a Brooklyn longshoreman, the other straight out of Compton - and their leading roles in a chain of transformative events in contemporary culture.
Stars: Stevie Nicks, Bono, Dr. Dre, Tom Petty
Votes: 15,676
98. Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2017)
TV-MA | 135 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A look at the life and work of guitarist Eric Clapton, told by those who have known him best, including BB King, Jimi Hendrix, and George Harrison.
Director: Lili Fini Zanuck | Stars: Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Ginger Baker, Chuck Berry
Votes: 2,537
99. Free to Rock (2017)
61 min | Documentary, History, Music
FREE TO ROCK is a 60 minute documentary film directed by 4 time Emmy winning filmmaker Jim Brown and narrated by Kiefer Sutherland. Ten years in the making, the film explores the soft power... See full summary »
Director: Jim Brown | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Tsvety, Jimmy Carter, Yuri Valov
Votes: 104
100. The King (II) (2017)
R | 107 min | Documentary
Forty years after the death of Elvis Presley, a musical road trip across America in his 1963 Rolls Royce explores how a country boy lost his authenticity and became a king while his country lost her democracy and became an empire.
Director: Eugene Jarecki | Stars: Elvis Presley, Eugene Jarecki, James Carville, Mike Tyson
Votes: 1,273 | Gross: $0.26M
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